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Tips for driving safe in the upcoming winter

Winter can be a great time of year to experience North Dakota blanketed in a sheet of white.

But compared with any other time of the year, traveling can be as treacherous as it gets.

Lieutenant Aaron Hummel of the North Dakota Highway Patrol recently offered several tips for drivers this winter season. He and the rest of his department hope that residents take heed, not only say they are safe, but so fellow travelers are safe, as well.

First, and maybe most obvious, they "need to understand that winter conditions can be quite dangerous," he said.

Winter travelers also should consider having emergency supplies on hand in case help is a ways away. Besides having a cell phone ready to call in a crash or other emergency, here is a list of must-haves for trips of any length: